Susi on Apr 2, 2011

This is our Susi at Shepherd's Field Children's Village.

Spring has Sprung

Susannah-Yue Noellyn Brady Our little Susi-Yue on a field trip.

Doctor Susi!

It is such a blessing to receive current pictures of Susi from China. It makes my heart yearn and ache but it also blesses me to see her so happy!

My dear friend, Amber! She planned, hosted, ran, and cleaned up the entire adoption fundraiser yard sale. Then she handed over $2000 to us for our adoption expenses! What a blessing you are Amber. And a special thanks to all the other neighbors, friends, and people that helped and donated.

Graci and Dax's first trip to the Phoenix Symphony. It went well they made it through the first half and somewhat enjoyed it!

This is our babies everyday after nap time. It is kind of like the penguin exhibit at feeding time. They hop on their tower,up to the counter, then proceed to shovel food into their mouths at alarming rates. Both trying to eat as fast as possible so they can get it before the other one does.

Saturday morning in mommy's bed!

No room for mommy :(

Wow! It has been a whirlwind for our family since spring came upon us. March was just crazy and now April is just flying by. Our dossier logged in China on March 15, 2011. We are currently (not so patiently) waiting for our letter of approval from China. It is such a blessing to receive pictures of Susi often but it makes it really hard to wait to go get her. With our taxes done we are thrilled to finally get to reap the benefit of adoption tax credit/refund. We have banked a lot of expenses and it is nice to finally get some back. Unfortunately it will all go to accumulated debt from the past adoptions but it is still nice to have something to make a dent in that amount. Fundraising went well for our current adoption. The yard sale we had at the end of March raised over $2000! Praise God for His provisions! That is the exact amount we need for the next phase of adoption expenses which include our next agency fee, humanitarian aid fee, and Susi's visa. We are very busily getting our house ready for Susi to come home. So many accommodations and things have to be done. Currently, Lee is building a huge bunk/trundle bed for all the little girls who will be sharing a room. It is a large room with a bathroom and walk in closet. But we need a bed unit to fit nicely in there and accommodate all three girls. I shopped and shopped and could not find what I wanted so...Daddy got to building. It will be a full on bottom, twin on top, pull out twin trundle (for Susi because she can't climb into bed), and a staircase so all the girls will be able to safely climb and play on the top. After the bed is finished we will get to flooring and making other necessary changes to make sure Susi can get around safely. Savannah went to stay with Grandma until she goes to treatment. This frees up some more space and is less stressful on her. Alyx is getting ready to perform in a production of Robin Hood where she is playing Mother Meg. She is so excited!! She is getting to take part in creating choreography and music for the play. Who knew? Alyx is quite the performer!